English Previous Year Paper 2018

Question 1. Which method is a midway between Translation-cum-Grammar Method and Direct Method?

(a) Dr. West's New Method

(b) Bilingual Method

(c) Herbartian Method

(d) Substitution Method

Answer: (b) Bilingual Method

The Bilingual Method combines certain features of the Grammar-Translation Method and the Direct Method. It uses the mother tongue judiciously while giving substantial practice in the target language.

Question 2. What is the full form of TLM?

(a) Teaching Learning Matter

(b) Teaching Listening Material

(c) Teaching Learning Material

(d) None of the above

Answer: (c) Teaching Learning Material

TLM stands for Teaching Learning Material. It includes materials and resources used to make teaching and learning clearer, more effective and interesting.

Question 3. Fill in the correct preposition- We got _____ difficulties.

(a) in

(b) at

(c) on

(d) into

Answer: (d) into

The correct expression is get into difficulties, which means to encounter or become involved in problems.

Question 4. What are the two productive skills?

(a) Listening skill and Reading skill

(b) Speaking skill and Writing skill

(c) Listening skill and Speaking skill

(d) Reading skill and Writing skill

Answer: (b) Speaking skill and Writing skill

Speaking and writing are productive skills because learners produce language through speech and written expression. Listening and reading are receptive skills.

Question 5. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns-

(i) _____ do you want to meet?

(ii) _____ pen do you like most?

(iii) _____ is your brother?

(iv) _____ book is this?

(a) Whom

(b) Which

(c) Who

(d) Whose

Answer: (i) Whom, (ii) Which, (iii) Who, (iv) Whose

The completed sentences are: Whom do you want to meet? Which pen do you like most? Who is your brother? and Whose book is this?

Question 6. Change the following into Direct Speech- Ashok told Raman that he could speak English.

Answer: Ashok said to Raman, "I can speak English."

Question 7. Change the following into Active Voice- My book was stolen by him.

Answer: He stole my book.

Question 8. Fill in the blank- He is _____ slow to win the race. (too/to)

Answer: He is too slow to win the race.

Question 9. Superlative degree of 'red' is-

(a) reddest

(b) redder

(c) most reddest

(d) more redder

Answer: (a) reddest

The degrees are: red — redder — reddest.

Question 10. Change the following into a negative sentence- I was speaking to somebody.

Answer: I was not speaking to anybody.

Question 11. Change the following into Positive Degree- Pawan is one of the most intelligent boys.

Answer: Very few boys are as intelligent as Pawan.

Question 12. Define a noun and its types with examples.

Answer: A noun is a word used as the name of a person, place, animal, thing, substance, quality, state or idea.

The main types of nouns are-

1. Proper Noun- The particular name of a person, place or thing. Examples- Ram, Delhi, India.
2. Common Noun- A general name of a person, place, animal or thing. Examples- boy, city, book.
3. Collective Noun- The name of a group considered as a whole. Examples- team, army, flock.
4. Material Noun- The name of a material or substance. Examples- gold, water, iron.
5. Abstract Noun- The name of a quality, feeling, state or idea. Examples- honesty, beauty, childhood.

Question 13. What is the use of audio-visual aids? Give some examples of audio-visual aids.

Answer: Audio-visual aids make teaching more interesting, clear and effective by involving both hearing and sight. They help learners understand difficult concepts, attract attention, increase participation and improve retention.

Examples: television, video, projector, computer, smart board, films and multimedia presentations.

Question 14. Write the general aim of Poetry Teaching.

Answer: The general aims of teaching poetry are-

1. To enable learners to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of poetry.
2. To develop imagination, emotions and aesthetic sense.
3. To develop correct pronunciation, rhythm, stress and intonation.
4. To enrich vocabulary and improve language expression.
5. To enable learners to understand the central idea and feelings expressed in the poem.

Question 15. Write one word for the following expressions-

(a) The science of vegetable life.

(b) Work without the name of author.

Answer:

1. Botany
2. Anonymous

Question 16. Complete the spelling of the following-

(i) a_g_me_t

(ii) u_ _o_nt_b_e

Answer:

1. Argument
2. Uncountable

Question 17. Write an application to your Principal for full fee concession. (Do not write your name and address.)

Answer:

To,
The Principal,
Government Inter College

Subject: Application for full fee concession

Sir,

Most respectfully, I beg to say that I am a student of your school. My family's financial condition is very poor, and my parents are unable to pay my school fee. I am regular in my studies and sincerely wish to continue my education.

I, therefore, request you to kindly grant me full fee concession so that I may continue my studies without financial difficulty.

I shall be highly grateful to you.

Yours obediently,
A student

Question 18. Fill in the blanks with suitable words given in the brackets-

(i) He cannot _____ my offer. (accept/except)

(ii) Do not walk _____ footed. (bear/bare)

Answer:

1. He cannot accept my offer.
2. Do not walk bare footed.

'Accept' means to receive or agree to something, whereas 'except' means excluding. 'Bare' means uncovered, while 'bear' may mean to carry or tolerate.